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Hello @bsky.app. Still just testing the water here. Never mind - here's another podcast we did recently, about a new report from our partner firm SignalTracker that compares the performance of MNOs with that of the MVNOs who piggyback on their networks www.policytracker.com/blog/do-mvno...
Do MVNOs perform as well as MNOs? - PolicyTracker: spectrum management news, research and training
A new white paper released by PolicyTracker’s partner service, SignalTracker, analyses the differences between MVNO and MNO performance. PolicyTracker journalist Richard Haas sat down with Cameron Hil...
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October 1, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Hello @bsky.app. Still just testing the water here. Never mind - here's another podcast we did recently, about a new report from our partner firm SignalTracker that compares the performance of MNOs with that of the MVNOs who piggyback on their networks www.policytracker.com/blog/do-mvno...
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US: "Officials from 11 industry organizations are urging the FCC to rethink spectrum limits for LEO satellites, which were imposed more than 2 decades ago in an effort to protect sats in geostationary orbit.... and enable spectrum sharing" - payloadspace.com/industry-gro...
Industry Groups Call for Change to Spectrum Sharing Limits
In a letter sent to FCC Chair Brendan Carr on Monday, the writers said lifting equivalent power-flux density (EPFD) limits on non-geostationary sats would benefit both consumers and the industry.
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September 30, 2025 at 6:37 PM
US: "Officials from 11 industry organizations are urging the FCC to rethink spectrum limits for LEO satellites, which were imposed more than 2 decades ago in an effort to protect sats in geostationary orbit.... and enable spectrum sharing" - payloadspace.com/industry-gro...
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Raquel Renno Nunes discusses what’s at stake in global spectrum policy on @policytracker.bsky.social
As political, commercial + governance dynamics play out behind the scenes, transparency, service diversity & independent regulation matter more than ever.
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As political, commercial + governance dynamics play out behind the scenes, transparency, service diversity & independent regulation matter more than ever.
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What does spectrum policy have to do with freedom of speech? by Spectrum Policy Podcast
We speak to Raquel Renno Nunes, who's a Programme Officer for Human Rights' advocacy group Article 19, and has been monitoring ITU discussions.
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July 14, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Raquel Renno Nunes discusses what’s at stake in global spectrum policy on @policytracker.bsky.social
As political, commercial + governance dynamics play out behind the scenes, transparency, service diversity & independent regulation matter more than ever.
creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
As political, commercial + governance dynamics play out behind the scenes, transparency, service diversity & independent regulation matter more than ever.
creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
The Thai regulator NBTC has now approved the results of the country's latest spectrum auction after a brief delay. There were only two bidders – the country’s two private incumbent MNOs, True and AIS. The smaller, state-owned rival National Telecom did not bid www.policytracker.com/thai-regulat...
Thai regulator approves auction result - PolicyTracker: spectrum management news, research and training
A special board meeting of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) endorsed the result of the country’s $1.28 billion radio spectrum auction. The result was not unanimous – ...
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July 7, 2025 at 1:48 PM
The Thai regulator NBTC has now approved the results of the country's latest spectrum auction after a brief delay. There were only two bidders – the country’s two private incumbent MNOs, True and AIS. The smaller, state-owned rival National Telecom did not bid www.policytracker.com/thai-regulat...
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"Bangladesh's leading mobile network operators urged the government to reconsider... the limited amount of spectrum being released, the disproportionately high pricing & the limited device compatibility with the 700MHz band" - www.thedailystar.net/business/new...
Investors flag concerns over 700MHz spectrum auction
Major international telecom investors expressed concerns about the proposed parameters for the upcoming 700MHz spectrum auction, citing technical, commercial, and economic challenges.
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March 19, 2025 at 1:10 AM
"Bangladesh's leading mobile network operators urged the government to reconsider... the limited amount of spectrum being released, the disproportionately high pricing & the limited device compatibility with the 700MHz band" - www.thedailystar.net/business/new...
Today's @policytracker.bsky.social story: Trump upheaval could affect US ability to win allies at #WRC27, says industry panel convened by @techpolicyinst.bsky.social www.policytracker.com/trump-chaos-...
Trump upheaval could affect US ability to win allies at WRC-27, says industry panel - PolicyTracker: spectrum management news, research and training
The turmoil created by the Trump Administration makes it unclear whether the US can rely on the support of long-standing allies at WRC-27
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March 21, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Today's @policytracker.bsky.social story: Trump upheaval could affect US ability to win allies at #WRC27, says industry panel convened by @techpolicyinst.bsky.social www.policytracker.com/trump-chaos-...
ICYMI: Vietnam is planning to sell off 700 MHz frequencies in its fourth auction since mid-2023. However, there is a risk of interference between proposed 4G/5G in Vietnam and analogue TV in neighbouring countries, particularly Cambodia www.policytracker.com/vietnam-set-...
Vietnam set for fourth spectrum auction since 2023 - PolicyTracker: spectrum management news, research and training
Once a spectrum laggard, Vietnam is planning to sell off 700 MHz frequencies in its fourth auction since mid-2023
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January 15, 2025 at 2:22 PM
ICYMI: Vietnam is planning to sell off 700 MHz frequencies in its fourth auction since mid-2023. However, there is a risk of interference between proposed 4G/5G in Vietnam and analogue TV in neighbouring countries, particularly Cambodia www.policytracker.com/vietnam-set-...
I never realised people who work at @arcep.fr were called 'Arcepiennes' and 'Arcepiens'. How about those who work at @ofcom.bsky.social? Ofcomians? Ofcommers? FCCians doesn't seem right, but ComRegulars could work in Ireland @comreg.bsky.social
January 7, 2025 at 4:30 PM
I never realised people who work at @arcep.fr were called 'Arcepiennes' and 'Arcepiens'. How about those who work at @ofcom.bsky.social? Ofcomians? Ofcommers? FCCians doesn't seem right, but ComRegulars could work in Ireland @comreg.bsky.social
Happy New Year! ICYMI - the FCC is temporarily regaining the authority to conduct spectrum auctions, but only for the AWS-3 band www.policytracker.com/fcc-will-tem...
FCC will temporarily regain auction authority - PolicyTracker: spectrum management news, research and training
Legislation recently adopted in the US will allow the regulator to auction just one specific spectrum band
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January 7, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Happy New Year! ICYMI - the FCC is temporarily regaining the authority to conduct spectrum auctions, but only for the AWS-3 band www.policytracker.com/fcc-will-tem...
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It seems likely that almost all of the money from AST will be going to pay Viasat. That means any return for the debtholders will depend on a successful resolution of the litigation against the US govt www.businesswire.com/news/home/20...
AST SpaceMobile Announces Agreement for Long-Term Access to up to 45 MHz of Premium Lower Mid-Band Spectrum in the United States for Direct-to-Device Satellite Applications
AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (“AST SpaceMobile”) (NASDAQ: ASTS), the company building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network accessible di
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January 6, 2025 at 3:16 PM
It seems likely that almost all of the money from AST will be going to pay Viasat. That means any return for the debtholders will depend on a successful resolution of the litigation against the US govt www.businesswire.com/news/home/20...
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South Korea reached 35 million 5G subscriptions in October (62% of the total mobile phone subscription base). The table shows how many months each 5 million 5G subs took. The last 5 million took 18 months; that's half speed compared to the past.
December 16, 2024 at 7:10 AM
South Korea reached 35 million 5G subscriptions in October (62% of the total mobile phone subscription base). The table shows how many months each 5 million 5G subs took. The last 5 million took 18 months; that's half speed compared to the past.
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Belgium: SNCB "has officially abandoned plans to equip trains with Wi-Fi, citing an exorbitant cost of €173 million. Instead, a new initiative will focus on... adjusting the coating of train windows, making it easier for passengers to access 4G & 5G networks" www.belganewsagency.eu/belgian-trai...
Belgian trains ditch Wi-Fi plans and focus on improved 5G connectivity
The Belgian National Railway Company (SNCB) has officially abandoned plans to equip trains with Wi-Fi, citing an exorbitant cost of €173...
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December 16, 2024 at 8:57 AM
Belgium: SNCB "has officially abandoned plans to equip trains with Wi-Fi, citing an exorbitant cost of €173 million. Instead, a new initiative will focus on... adjusting the coating of train windows, making it easier for passengers to access 4G & 5G networks" www.belganewsagency.eu/belgian-trai...
FT’s Lex on the Vodafone / Three merger www.ft.com/content/31b4...
December 16, 2024 at 9:40 AM
FT’s Lex on the Vodafone / Three merger www.ft.com/content/31b4...
Today's @policytracker.bsky.social story: Australian regulator ACMA has awarded 47 licences in the 3.8 GHz band, mainly to specialist telcos, government users and industry, with a particular focus on the mining sector www.policytracker.com/australia-as...
Australia assigns nearly all 3.8 GHz licences to non-MNOs - PolicyTracker: spectrum management news, research and training
The regulator ACMA awarded 47 licences in the 3.8 GHz band, mainly to specialist telcos, government users and industry (especially mining)
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December 11, 2024 at 12:53 PM
Today's @policytracker.bsky.social story: Australian regulator ACMA has awarded 47 licences in the 3.8 GHz band, mainly to specialist telcos, government users and industry, with a particular focus on the mining sector www.policytracker.com/australia-as...
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New from me: SpaceX's Starlink has now launched a total of 349 satellites with direct-to-device (D2D) capabilities In less than a year, far outpacing its competitors.
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December 10, 2024 at 12:43 PM
Today's @policytracker.bsky.social story is now available to subscribers and triallists! 👇🙂
One of the items on Brendan Carr's agenda is "a whole set of economic issues from permitting reform to spectrum to the space economy, where, frankly, we’ve got to add some rocket fuel to that process".
US: "We need to look at empowering those local broadcasters to serve their local communities, even if that's in conflict with the interests of those national networks" - incoming FCC chairman Brendan Carr in a CNBC interview last week - www.adweek.com/tvspy/trumps...
Trump's FCC Pick Brendan Carr Tells CNBC Where He Wants to Focus
Carr said he wants broadcasters to operate in the public interest in order to gain back the trust of viewers.
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December 10, 2024 at 12:21 PM
One of the items on Brendan Carr's agenda is "a whole set of economic issues from permitting reform to spectrum to the space economy, where, frankly, we’ve got to add some rocket fuel to that process".